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BWI → SAT
Which side of the plane to sit from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Baltimore) to San Antonio International Airport (San Antonio)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a high-probability view of the Washington D.C. landmarks shortly after takeoff and provides a spectacular look at the transition from the Ozark plateau to the Texas Hill Country.
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Washington D.C. Skyline
Shortly after departure from BWI, look west to see the National Mall, Capitol, and Washington Monument.
Allegheny Ridges
Distinctive parallel mountain ridges of West Virginia and the Cumberland Plateau.
Kentucky Bluegrass
A patchwork of vibrant green horse farms and rural landscapes in the Ohio River Valley region.
Ozark Plateau
Beautiful views of the rugged, forested hills and deep river valleys of northern Arkansas.
Texas Hill Country
The iconic limestone hills and scrublands that begin just north and west of San Antonio.
The right side is prime for capturing the D.C. skyline in the first 10 minutes of flight. For the best views of the Texas landscape without glare, choose this side for afternoon flights. Keep your camera ready as you descend over the Hill Country for dramatic shadows on the limestone terrain.
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Chesapeake Bay & Annapolis
During the initial climb, enjoy views of the Maryland shoreline and the capital city of Annapolis to the southeast.
Blue Ridge Mountains
The soft, rolling peaks of the southern Appalachian range are visible as the flight heads southwest.
Mississippi River
A major highlight featuring massive oxbow lakes and winding channels near the Arkansas-Tennessee border.
East Texas Piney Woods
Dense evergreen forests that characterize the landscape of East Texas before the terrain opens up.
Downtown San Antonio
Depending on the approach pattern, the Tower of the Americas and the city center may be visible on the left.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. This side is also excellent for spotting the massive river systems of the American South. If the plane lands from the south, you'll get the best view of the Alamo City's growing skyline.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,262 km (1,406 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 1 min
Departure: BWI (39.1754, -76.668297)
Arrival: SAT (29.533700942993164, -98.46980285644533)
Route Type: Domestic
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